Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

When Defang finished talking, Concubine Di, Nangongwen and Baili were silent. Defang took a sip of tea and said, "Why don't you talk? Don't you believe what the king said?"

Nan Gongwen looked at Concubine Di, and then replied, "Don't dare, you can hear what the prince said about villains clearly. From this point of view, the prince should keep these two things well, and no one else should know about them."

"Yes, my lord." Concubine Di also said, "Nangong is right, especially this book, it's best never to take it out again."

"Why?" Defang was a little puzzled, "There is nothing written on it, and besides, the jade seal is a gift from His Majesty, so what's wrong with it?"

"My lord, I've heard that Emperor Taizu had this book for a long time, and it was recorded by people and officials. It was regarded as a trembling thing by officials, but" Nan Gongwen said softly, "Now if people know that Emperor Taizu bestowed this book on him, then But something big will happen.”

"Big thing?" Defang's eyes widened.

Nan Gongwen approached and said, "Back then, Prime Minister Zhao strongly opposed Taizu's re-use of His Majesty, but Taizu thought of his brothers and relatives, so he demoted Prime Minister Zhao. To establish the legitimacy of the throne, this book must be what His Majesty wanted, but after the death of the late emperor, no one knows where this book is, but if someone finds out that the book is in the hands of the prince, then... ..." Nangong looked at Concubine Di

Concubine Di supported Defang's hand and said softly, "In case someone thinks that the former emperor's intention to pass on the throne is not for His Majesty today..."

It was only at this moment that Defang suddenly realized, he looked at Concubine Di and Nangong and said, "Then...do you want to destroy this book?"

"No," Nangong said, "Now, except for His Majesty, everyone in this house knows about this matter. The prince should keep this book well, and don't let this thing appear in the world again in his lifetime. As for the future, it is not what we can predict." Yes, but, this book is the painstaking effort of the late emperor, and the prince also hopes that this book can be passed down to future generations."

Defang thought for a while, nodded, wrapped the book and handed it to Nangong and said, "I trust you, please help me keep it."

"Yes, my lord." Nangong put the book into his clothes.

"Then..." Defang looked at the jade badge, "Where is this jade badge?"

"This jade seal should not be owned by anyone other than the emperor. His Majesty bestowed the emperor's seal on the prince for a reason. The villain thinks..."

"What is it?"

"This jade seal is the two blades of a sword."

"Two blades?" Defang was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"It is understandable that Your Majesty bestowed something on the late emperor, but how could this jade medal be given? According to what the prince said, this jade medal was bestowed by His Majesty alone. If it is known to others, how could outsiders think it was a gift from His Majesty? I will only think that it was given to the prince by the late emperor, so..."

"What..." De Fang understood a little bit. "In this way, the rumors come back again, then the king... Your Majesty, he has an excuse..."

Nan Gongwen nodded, "If the lord doesn't reveal himself, it's okay to do his duty, but...if there is even the slightest mistake in the future, and this jade chapter is found, I don't know if His Majesty will say that it is a gift at that time. thing."

Defang thought for a while, and couldn't help feeling a little cold behind her back, "You mean...someone will think that this king wrote it privately..."

"My lord, no matter what happens, the jade chapter and this book must be put away properly. As long as the lord is fine, this jade chapter will bring blessings to future generations."

"That's right... this king must be cautious in his words and deeds, otherwise these things will become life-threatening things."

Baili on the side was stunned when he heard this, Defang poked him and said, "What's going on? Why are you so stunned! You can't miss a word of what you just said."

"Yes! Xiao Xiao understands, and he won't say a word even if he dies," Baili said

At this time, there was a knock on the door, "Your Highness, Your Majesty, are you in the house? My subordinate is Song Jiajun"

Defang looked at Concubine Di and Nangong, they got up, Nangong put away the jade chapter and the book and walked to the bookshelf, Concubine Di came to the desk, Baili got up to open the door, Jiajun saw the book in the study There were four people, stunned for a moment, and then said, "My lord, my lady, the lunch is ready, the servants couldn't find the lord and my lady, so my subordinates came here."

"Did you just arrive?" Defang asked

"Yes, my lord," Jiajun bowed his head and cupped his hands.

Defang stared at the expressionless Song Jiajun, always having some questions in her heart, but she didn't know how to ask, so she shook her head unconsciously and said, "Well, madam, let's go eat."

Concubine Di came over, "Okay, I just feel a little hungry, my lord, let's go."

Defang turned to Nangong and said, "Nangong, let's go together"

Nangong looked at Concubine Di and Song Jiajun and replied, "Nangong thanked the prince for his kindness, so I won't refuse."

Baili said a little unhappy, "I really don't know etiquette, so you won't refuse."

Defang knocked Baili on the head, "What are you jealous about? Or, you too?"

Baili rubbed his head, "Baili dare not, but not thick-skinned like some people"

Concubine Di smiled and said, "Baili, if you say it again, be careful that the prince rewards you."

Baili glanced at Nangong, "Madam, let's not talk about Baili, Baili only knows to protect the prince and the empress"

Defang knocked on Baili's head a few more times, "Just like you, who are you protecting, hurry up and get someone to clean up the study."

"Yes, my lord" Baili touched his head

"My lord," Jia Jun said, "please eat quickly, otherwise the food will hurt your stomach if it gets cold."

Concubine Di also said, "Yes, my lord, let's go."

Defang looked at Jiajun, nodded, and walked out of the study. Jiajun watched Defang Concubine Di go into the dining hall, and then went to inspect the military post in the mansion, and went to eat some food after everything was settled.